LG BD300 User Manual

Network
Blu-ray Disc Player

Owner’s Manual

Model: BD300

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.

For service/

support Call:

Toll Free Number

1-800-243-0000

(http://us.lgservice.com)

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or product models meet the
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Netflix Support

If you need help for Netflix,

please contact the

following:

Call 1-866-579-7113 or
Visit www

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This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol with­in an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral tri­angle is intended to alert the user to the pres­ence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accom­panying the product.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined
space such as a book case or similar unit.

CAUTION:

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor­dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventila­tion and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from over heating.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
or the manufacturer’s instruction have been adhered to.

CAUTION:

This product employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference.
Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized
service center.
Use of any controls, adjustments, or procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to
open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO
NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water
(dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a
dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appli­ance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits.
Check the specification page of this owner’s manual to be
certain.
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose
or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power
cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are danger­ous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock
or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance,
and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration,
unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the
cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an autho­rized servicer.
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse,
such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or
walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets,
and the point where the cord exits the appliance.
To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains
cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug
is easily accessible.

FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equip­ment may cause harmful interference unless the modifica­tions are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The
user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification is made.

REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the product is operated in a residential installation. This
product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this product does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning
the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the product and receiver.

• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni­cian for help.

FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this prod­uct’s compliance is:

LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.,1000 Sylvan Avenue,
Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

Phone: [phone].

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL

.

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Introduction

Important Safety
Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor­dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta­cles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the appara­tus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combi­nation to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11

About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Symbols Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Handling the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

BD-ROM Disc Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Compatibility Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Certain System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Using an USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-23

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

HDMI connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Connections to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Connecting to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Internet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Resolution Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18

Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

- General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

- [DISPLAY] Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

- [LANGUAGE] Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

- [AUDIO] Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

- [LOCK] Menu (Parental Control) . . . . . .21

- [NETWORK] Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

- [OTHERS] Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-31

General disc playback features . . . . . . . .24-25

If a disc menu screen is displayed . . . . . . . .26

Enlarge the playback image . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Skip Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Using Color (A, B, C, D) Buttons . . . . . . . . .26

Last Scene Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Displaying Disc Information On-Screen . . . .27

Enjoying BD-LIVE™ or BONUS VIEW™

in BD-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Playing a DVD VR Format Disc . . . . . . . . . .29

Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files . . . .30

Viewing a Photo file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Netflix Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-34

Activating your player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Using your player for Netflix . . . . . . . . . .33-34

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-42

Controlling a TV with the Supplied

Universal Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

To program the remote to control the TV

using the manufacturer code . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Code numbers of controllable TVs . . . . . . . .36

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

This unit’s Audio Output Specifications . . . . .40

Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Open source software notice . . . . . . . . . . . .42

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Notes on Copyrights

 Because AACS (Advanced Access Content

System) is approved as content protection sys­tem for BD format, similar to use of CSS (Content
Scramble System) for DVD format, certain restric­tions are imposed on playback, analog signal out­put, etc., of AACS protected contents. The opera­tion of this product and restrictions on this prod­uct may vary depending on your time of purchase
as those restrictions may be adopted and/or
changed by AACS after the production of this
product.
Furthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are addi­tionally used as content protection systems for
BD format, which imposes certain restrictions
including playback restrictions for BD-ROM Mark
and/or BD+ protected contents. To obtain addi­tional information on AACS, BD-ROM Mark, BD+,
or this product, please contact an authorized
Customer Service Center.

 Many BD-ROM/DVD discs are encoded with copy

protection. Because of this, you should only con­nect your player directly to your TV, not to a VCR.
Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture
from copy-protected discs.

 This product incorporates copyright protection

technologies that are protected by certain U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other
rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise autho­rized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engi­neering or disassembly is prohibited.

 Under the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright

laws of other countries, unauthorized recording,
use, display, distribution, or revision of television
programs, videotapes, BD-ROM discs, DVDs,
CDs and other materials may subject you to civil
and/or criminal liability.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #:
5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents
issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark
and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD
Advanced Digital Out are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
© 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

“BD-LIVE” logo is trademark of Blu-ray Disc
association.

“DVD Logo” is trademark of DVD Format/Logo
Licensing Corporation.

What is SIMPLINK?

Some functions of this unit are controlled by the
TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with
SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.

• Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control;
Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power Off, etc.

• Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of
SIMPLINK function.

• LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function have the logo as
shown above.

Note:

Depending on the disc type or playing status, some
SIMPLINK operation may differ from your purpose
or not work.

Software Update

The software of the player can be updated by con­necting it to the Internet using the LAN cable. We
recommend to update the player using the latest
software to enhance the products operation and/or
add new features (see page 41).

To use BD-Live functionality

You must attach an external USB device using the
USB port (see page 9).

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Introduction

To ensure proper use of this product, please read
this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future
reference.

This manual provides information on the operation
and maintenance of your player. Should the unit
require service, contact an authorized service loca­tion.

About the Symbol Display

“ “ may appear on your TV display during opera­tion and indicates that the function explained in this
owner’s manual is not available on that specific
media.

Symbols Used in this Manual

Note:

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Tip:

Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

A section whose title has one of the following sym­bols are applicable only to the disc represented by
the symbol.

BD-ROM disc
DVD-Video, DVD±R/RW in Video mode or

VR mode and finalized
DVD±R/RW in AVCHD format
Audio CDs
MP3 files
WMA files
Photo files

Notes on Discs

Handling Discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the
disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on
the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.

Storing Discs

After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not
expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat
and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct
sunlight.

Cleaning Discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor
picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing,
clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from
the center out.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, ben­zine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.

Moisture Condensation

Never operate this product immediately after moving
it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave it
for two or three hours without operating it. If you use
this product in such a situation, it may damage discs
and internal parts.

Handling the Unit

When shipping the unit

Please save the original shipping carton and pack­ing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maxi­mum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally
packed at the factory.

Keeping the exterior surfaces clean

Use the supplied cloth for cleaning the surfaces of
the player.

• Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide
spray near the unit.

• Wiping with strong pressure may damage the
surface.

• Do not leave rubber or plastic products in con­tact with the unit for a long period of time.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the sur­faces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly
moistened with a mild detergent solution.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the
unit.

Maintaining the Unit

The unit is a high-tech, precision device. If the opti­cal pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or
worn, the picture quality could be diminished.

For details, please contact your nearest authorized
service center.

PHOTO

WMA

MP3

ACD

AVCHD

DVD

BD

Introduction

6

Playable Discs

Blu-ray Disc

- Discs such as movies that can be pur­chased or rented

- BD-R/RE discs that contain audio titles,
MP3, WMA, or Photo files.

DVD-VIDEO (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Discs such as movies that can be pur­chased or rented

DVD-R (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

- Video mode and finalized only

- Supports the dual layer disc also

- AVCHD format

DVD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

- VR mode, Video mode and finalized
only

- AVCHD format

DVD+R (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

- Finalized disc only

- Supports the dual layer disc also

- AVCHD format

DVD+RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

- Video mode and finalized only

- AVCHD format

Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music
CD format that can be purchased

CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio
titles, MP3, WMA, or Photo files.

AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition)

• This player can playback AVCHD format discs.
These discs are normally recorded and used in
camcorders.

• The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video
camera format.

• The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of
compressing images at higher efficiency than that
of the conventional image compressing format.

• Some AVCHD discs use the “x.v.Color” format.

• This player can playback AVCHD discs using
“x.v.Color” format.

• “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

• “AVCHD” and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of
Matsushita Electronic Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony
Corporation.

• Some AVCHD format discs may not play, depend­ing on the recording condition.

• AVCHD format discs need to be finalized.

• “x.v.Color” offers a wider color range than normal
DVD camcorder discs.

Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of
the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM or DVD
discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

Notes:

 Depending on the conditions of the recording

equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc
itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs can­not be played on the unit.

 Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the

labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.

 Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-

shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in
malfunctions.

 Depending on the recording software & the final-

ization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or
DVD±R/RW) may not be playable.

 DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using

a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder
may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if
there is dirt or condensation on the player’s lens.

 If you record a disc using a personal computer,

even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there
are cases in which it may not play because of the
settings of the application software used to create
the disc. (Check with the software publisher for
more detailed information.)

 This player requires discs and recordings to meet

certain technical standards in order to achieve
optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are
automatically set to these standards. There are
many different types of recordable disc formats
(including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files)
and these require certain pre-existing conditions
to ensure compatible playback.

 Customers should note that permission is

required in order to download MP3 / WMA files
and music from the Internet. Our company has no
right to grant such permission. Permission should
always be sought from the copyright owner.

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BD-ROM Disc Features

BD-ROM Discs can store 25 GB (single layer) or
50 GB (dual layer) on a single sided disc - about
5 to 10 times the capacity of a DVD.
BD-ROM Discs also support the highest quality HD
video available in the industry (up to 1920 x 1080) ­Large capacity means no compromise on video
quality. Furthermore, a BD-ROM disc has the same
familiar size and look as DVD.

• The following BD-ROM disc features are disc
dependent and will vary.

• Appearance and navigation of features will also
vary from disc to disc.

• Not all discs will have the features described
below.

•

BD-ROM, Hybrid disc have both BD-ROM and
DVD (or CD) layers on one side. On such discs,
BD-ROM layer will be only played back in this
player.

Video highlights

The BD-ROM format for movie distribution supports
three highly advanced video codecs, including
MPEG-2, MPEG4 AVC (H.264), and SMPTE VC1.
HD video resolutions are also available:

• 1920 x 1080 HD

• 1280 x 720 HD

For High-Definition Playback

To view high-definition contents from BD-ROM discs,
an HDTV is required. Some discs may require HDMI
OUT for viewing of high-definition contents. Ability to
view high-definition contents in BD-ROM discs may
be limited depending on the resolution of your TV.

Graphic planes

Two individual, full HD resolution (1920x1080)
graphic planes (layers) are available, on top of the
HD video layer. One plane is assigned to video­related, frame accurate graphics (like subtitles), and
the other plane is assigned to interactive graphic
elements, such as buttons or menus.
For both planes, various wipes, fades and scroll
effects may be available.

Menu sounds

When you highlight or select a menu option, sounds
can be heard such as button clicks or a voice-over
explaining the highlighted menu choice.

Multi-page/PopUp Menus

With DVD-Video, playback is interrupted each time a
new menu screen is accessed. Due to BD-ROM
disc’s ability to preload data from the disc without
interrupting playback, a menu can consist of several
pages.
You can browse through the menu pages or select
different menu paths, while the audio and video
remain playing in the background.

Interactivity

Certain BD-ROM Discs may contain animated
menus and/or trivia games.

User Browsable Slideshows

With BD-ROM Discs, you can browse through vari­ous still pictures while the audio remains playing.

Subtitles

Depending on what is contained on the BD-ROM
disc, you may be able to select different font styles,
sizes and colors for some subtitles. Subtitles may
also be animated, scrolled or faded in and out.

BD-J Interactive Capability

The BD-ROM format supports Java for interactive
functions. “BD-J” offers content providers almost
unlimited functionality when creating interactive
BD-ROM titles.

BD-ROM Disc Compatibility

This player supports BD-ROM Profile 2.

• Discs supporting BD-Live (BD-ROM version 2
Profile 2) that allows interactive functions to be
used when this unit is connected to the Internet in
addition to the BONUSVIEW function.

• Discs supporting BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version
2 Profile 1 version 1.1/Final Standard Profile) that
allows Virtual packages or Picture-in-Picture func­tions to be used.

Introduction

Graphic
Plane

HD Video

8

Compatibility Notes



Because BD-ROM are a new format, certain disc,
digital connection and other compatibility issues
are possible. If you experience compatibility prob­lems, please contact an authorized Customer
Service Center.



Viewing high-definition content and up-converting
standard DVD content may require an HDMI­capable input or HDCP-capable DVI input on
your display device.



Some BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict the
use of some operation commands or features.



Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD
are supported with

maximum

7.1 channels if you
use HDMI connection for the audio output of the
unit.



You can use the USB device that is used to store
some disc related information, including down­loaded on-line content. The disc you are using
will control how long this information is retained.

Certain System Requirements

For high definition video playback:



High definition display that has COMPONENT or
HDMI input jacks.



BD-ROM disc with high definition content.



HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display
device is required for some content (as specified
by disc authors).



For up-conversion of standard definition DVD, an
HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display
device is required for copy protected content.

For Dolby

®

Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD

multi-channel audio playback:



An amplifier/receiver with a built-in (Dolby Digital,
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS or
DTS-HD) decoder.



Main, center, surround speakers and subwoofer
as necessary for chosen format.

9

Using an USB Devices

This unit can play the music and photo files con­tained in the USB device.

Inserting/Removing the USB Device

Inserting the USB device

Insert straight-in until it fits into place.

Removing the USB device

Withdraw the USB device or cable carefully.

Notes:

 This unit supports only USB Flash Drive and USB

External HDD with FAT16 or FAT32 format.

 The USB device can be used for the local storage

for enjoying BD-Live discs with Internet

 This unit can support up to 4 partitions of the USB

device.

 Do not extract the USB device during operation

(play, etc.).

 An USB device which requires additional program

installation when you have connected it to a com­puter, is not supported.

 USB device: USB device that support USB1.1 and

USB2.0.

 Music files (MP3/WMA) and photo files

(JPEG/PNG) can be played.
For details of operations on each file, refer to rele­vant pages.

 Regular back up is recommended to prevent data

loss.

 If you use a USB extension cable or USB HUB,

the USB device may not be recognized.

 Some USB device may not work with this unit.

 Digital camera and mobile phone are not

supported.

 USB Port of the unit cannot be connected to PC.

The unit cannot be used as a storage device.

Using the USB Device

1. Connect a USB Device.

2. Press HOME on the Remote Control.

3. Select [Music] or [Photo] option then press
ENTER.

4. Select [USB] then press ENTER.
MUSIC (or PHOTO) menu will appear.
Details for the menu are on pages 30-31.

Using the Home Menu

From the Home Menu screen you can access all the
Media for playback and setting of the unit.

1. Press HOME and the Home Menu appears.

2. Use b / B to select the desired option then
press ENTER.

[Movie] – Start video media’s playback or
displays MOVIE menu.

[Streaming] – Instantly watch some movies & TV
episodes streamed from Netflix to your TV.
(pages 32-34)

[Photo] – Displays PHOTO menu. (page 31)

[Music] – Displays MUSIC menu. (page 30)

[Setup] – Displays Setup menu. (page 19)

Tip:

If you select the [Photo] or [Music] option when the
USB Device is connected and a disc is inserted
simultaneously, the menu for selecting a media will
appear. Select a media then press ENTER.

For example:

Tip:

If “Software Update” appears on the Home Menu, it
means there is a software update available via
network. To update the unit, press Blue color (D)
button. For details, see page 41.

Notes:

• The unit will be in stop mode then HOME menu

will appear if you press HOME during playback.

• If you insert a DVD or an unplayable disc that is

formatted as ISO9660 or UDF, the [Photo] or
[Music] option can be selected in the HOME
menu. But you cannot play it

USB Flash Drive

USB External HDD

Introduction

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a11(POWER) Button

Switches the unit ON or OFF.

b Disc Tray

Insert a disc here.

c Display Window

Shows the current status of the player.

d Remote Sensor

Point the Remote Control here.

e Z (OPEN/CLOSE)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

f N / X (PLAY / PAUSE)

Starts playback.
Pause playback temporarily, press again to exit
pause mode.

g x (STOP)

Stops playback.

h . / > (SKIP)

Go to next or previous track/chapter.

i USB Port

Connect a USB Device.

Front Panel

ab cd e

fg h i

Display Window

a TITLE Indicator

Indicates current title number.

b TRK (Track) Indicator

Indicates current track number.

c CHAP (Chapter) Indicator

Indicates current chapter number.

d Repeat Mode Indicator

Indicates when playing in repeat mode.

e ALL Repeat Mode Indicator

Indicates when playing in all repeat mode.

f A-B Repeat Mode Indicator

Indicates when playing in A-B repeat mode.

g RDM (Random) Indicator

Indicates when playing in random order.

h AGL (Angle) Indicator

Indicates when playing a scene recorded with
multi angles.

i Remote Control Indicator

Indicates when Remote Control signal is
received.

j Character Indicators

Indicates total playing time, elapsed time, title
number, chapter number or message, etc.

TITLE CHAPTRK

A-BALL

RPT RDM AGL

abcdefghi

j

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Introduction

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POWER: Switches the player ON
or OFF.

TV POWER: Switches the TV ON
or OFF.

OPEN/CLOSE (Z): Opens and
closes the disc tray.

PIP*: Switches on/off Secondary
Video (Picture-in-picture) (BD­ROM only).

REPEAT: Repeat a desired sec­tion.

PIP AUDIO*: Switch on/off
Secondary Audio (BD-ROM only).

SUBTITLE ON/OFF: Switches
the subtitle on or off.

A-B: Repeat sequence.

AUDIO ( ): Selects an audio

language or audio channel.

SUBTITLE ( ): Selects a
subtitle language.

ANGLE ( ): Selects a disc
camera angle, if available.

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Color (A, B,C, D) buttons: Use
to navigate BD-ROM menus.
They are also used for [PHOTO]
and [MUSIC] menu.

DISPLAY: Displays or exits On­Screen Display.

HOME: Displays or exits Home
Menu.

DISC MENU: Accesses menu on
a disc.

Direction buttons: Select an
option in the menu.

ENTER ( ): Acknowledges
menu selection.

RETURN (O): Exits the menu or
resumes playback. The resume
play function may work depend­ing on the BD-ROM disc.

ZOOM: Displays or exits the
[ZOOM] menu.

MARKER: Marks any point dur­ing playback.

TITLE/POP UP: Displays the
DVD title menu or BD-ROM’s
popup menu, if available.

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x (STOP): Stops playback.
N (PLAY): Starts playback.
X (PAUSE/STEP): Pauses

playback.

SEARCH: Displays or exits the
search menu.

m / M (SCAN): Search
backward or forward.

. / > (SKIP): Go to next or
previous chapter.

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TV Control Buttons: See page

35.

0-9 numerical buttons: Select
numbered options in a menu.

CLEAR: Removes a mark on the
search menu or a number when
setting the password.

RESOLUTION: Sets the output
resolution for HDMI and
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks.

* Depending on a disc type or

the pre-recorded contents of
the BD-ROM disc, different
functions may be executed
than other media or there are
no responses when pressing
some buttons (depending on
media used).

Remote Control

a

b

c

d

Remote Control Operation

Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and
press the buttons.

Caution

Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).

Remote Control Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on
the rear of the Remote Control,
and insert two R03 (size AAA)
batteries with and
matched correctly.

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a AC IN connector

Connect the supplied power cord.

b COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr)

Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.

c DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)

Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.

d HDMI OUT (Type A)

Connect to TV with HDMI inputs. (Interface for
digital audio and video)

e LAN port

Connect a network with an always-on
broadband connection.

f VIDEO OUT

Connect to a TV with video inputs.

g 2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)

Connect to a TV with 2 channel audio inputs.

h DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)

Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.

Installation and Setup

Rear Panel

a b cde

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Installation and

Setup

HDMI connection

If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect
it to this player using a HDMI cable.

1. Connect the HDMI jack on the player to the HDMI
jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H).

2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s
Owner’s manual).

Notes:

 You must select a HDMI audio output and a

maximum sampling frequency that your TV
accepts using [HDMI] and [Sampling Freq.]
options on the setup menu (see page 20).



If a connected HDMI device does not accept the
audio output of the unit, the HDMI device’s audio
sound may be distorted or may not output.

Tips:

• When you use HDMI connection, you can change

the resolution for the HDMI output. (Refer to
“Resolution Setting” on page 17.)

• Select the type of video output from the HDMI

OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting] option on the
setup menu (see page 19).

Cautions

 Changing the resolution when the connection has

already been established may result in malfunc­tions. To solve the problem, turn off the player and
then turn it on again.

 When the HDMI connection with HDCP is not veri-

fied, TV screen is changed to black screen. In this
case, check the the HDMI connection, or discon­nect the HDMI cable.

 If there is noise or lines on the screen, please

check the HDMI cable (length is generally limited
to 15ft).

Additional Information for HDMI

 When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible

device make sure of the following:

- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this
player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device
and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch
on this player.

- The connected device’s video input is set cor­rectly for this unit.

- The connected device is compatible with
720x480p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or
1920x1080p video input.

 Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices

will work with this player.

- The picture will not be displayed properly with
non-HDCP device.

- This player does not playback and TV screen is
changed to black screen.

Rear of the player

HDMI

HDMI compatible TV

H

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Connections to Your TV

Make one of the following connections, depending
on the capabilities of your existing equipment.

Tips



Depending on your TV and other equipment you
wish to connect, there are various ways you
could connect the player. Use only one of the
connections described below.



Please refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo
System or other devices as necessary to make
the best connections.

Caution

– Make sure the player is connected directly to the

TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input chan­nel.

– Do not connect the player’s AUDIO OUT jack to

the phono in jack (record player) of your audio
system.

– Do not connect your player via your VCR. The

image could be distorted by the copy protection
system.

Component Video Connection

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on
the player to the corresponding input jacks on the
TV using Y Pb Pr cables (C).

Tip:

When you use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connec­tion, you can change the resolution for the output.
(Refer to “Resolution setting” on page 17.)

Video Connection

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to the
video in jack on the TV using a video cable (V).

Audio (Left/Right) Connection

Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the
player to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV
using the audio cables (A).

Rear of TV

AUDIO INPUT

R

L

A CV

VIDEO
INPUT

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

Y

Pb

Pr

Rear of the

player